Deputy/manager, Solar Engineering

Job Descriptions
- Perform engineering design, calculations, and analysis using industry-standard software of grid-connected Solar and Hybrid systems using Solar, Wind, and BESS
- Coordinate technical proposals and the bid/award process for obtaining the related services, and will provide project management of the consultant’s work for KRE.
- Engineering and design using industry-standard software of grid-connected Solar Farms based on the most suitable technologies and LCoE
- Coordinate technical proposals and the bid/award process for obtaining the related services, and will provide project management of the consultant’s work for KRE.
- Produce pre-conceptual designs with accompanying production estimates and review structural, geotechnical, environmental, permitting, and zoning challenges for projects.
- Provide and review Solar engineering designs, modeling, and performance data, and provide engineering support during the construction process.
- Support the procurement process for large Solar Farms across the region including OEM equipment, EPC services, OE services, etc.
- Manage external consultants to obtain assessments of project structural or geotechnical considerations, interconnect issues, and identify the required approvals from related authorities.
- Review the costs of structural estimates, interconnection, permitting agreements, production estimates, and assessment of commercial risk factors.
- Maintain relationships with consultants and OEM suppliers to be up to date on the best solutions in each of the markets where KRE is focused.
- Oversee the development of structural and electrical designs that meet all national, state, and local code requirements as well as customer-defined requirements for each of KRE’s key markets.
- Maintain design and proposal requirements, knowledge of codes and standards, design procedures, methods, and processes, and improve the efficiency of project development and project selection process.
- Such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by your immediate supervisor / the head of a department from time to time. In the event there are substantial changes to the main duties and responsibilities as set out herein (for example, in cases of secondment, transfer, or promotion), the Company will communicate such changes to you in writing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Team player
- 3-5 years of engineering and design experience with utility-scale Solar,
- Experience with reviewing and assessing design/engineering documentation from other engineers and/or consultants.
- Able to demonstrate sound engineering judgment with an eye for detail
- Must be fluent in English (both oral and written)
- Excellent communication skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering or related technical discipline
- Proficient in related engineering software for Solar (PVSyst, Plant Predict, PVCase, pvDesign, etc.)
- Experience in markets outside of Singapore
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time
- Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated interest in renewable energy
- Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Skills:

- Previous experience in a similar role
- Exposure to other renewable energy asset Classes (e.g. BESS/Wind)
- Experience negotiating contracts with third parties (e.g. EPCs, Technical Advisors)
- Exposure to GIS software like Global Mapper, and/or ArcGIS/QGIS
- Exposure to AutoCAD software
- Asian language skills
- Understanding of statistical analysis and linear regression models, preferably as it pertain to meteorological data sources and yield analysis
- Familiarity with modeling energy project economics and with concepts such as NPV, IRR, and LCOE
- Self-starter - the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

BUSINESS UNIT

Keppel Corporation Ltd